Commonwealth News
Nigeria to launch 2nd satellite — Pantami
Jan 21, 2022
Nigeria is set to launch a second satellite (Sat 2) to boost the nation’s satellite communications capacity. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami aims to include this in the 2022 Budget. He made the announcement during his visit...
United Kingdom is Africa’s investment partner of choice for green transition
Jan 20, 2022
The UK to host the second Africa Investment Conference on 20 January 2022. It will be a one-day virtual event that aims to unlock economic cooperation with millions of pounds of new investment, especially in clean energy industries in both the UK and across Africa....
Publication entitled ‘Arbitration of Industrial Disputes in Mauritius’ launched by President Roopun
Jan 20, 2022
Prithvirajsing Roopun, President of the Republic of Mauritius, launches a law textbook entitled 'Arbitration of Industrial Disputes in Mauritius' during an official ceremony held at Hennessy Park Hotel in Ebène. Several personalities were present at the launch event....
Tanzania, Uganda agree to remove non-tariff barriers to ease trade
Jan 20, 2022
Uganda and Kenya agree to remove non-tariff barriers between the two countries and ease trade. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the meeting between Uganda and the Republic of Tanzania in Kampala. The Foreign Affairs Minister also commended the efforts...
Kenyan nutritious instant meal company targets the mass market
Jan 19, 2022
Meet Tei Mukunya Oundo, CEO of NatureLock, a Nairobi-based instant meal company. She founded the company in 2020 that manufactures about 3,000 packets of ndengu stew a day. The company aspires to expand into Uganda and Tanzania by the end of 2022, which have broad...
Australia’s Lynas posts record revenue on strong demand for rare earths
Jan 19, 2022
Australia's Lynas Rare Earths Ltd posts record second-quarter revenue on demand for metals used in electric vehicles (EVs). Neodymium and praseodymium are widely used to make magnets that power EV motors. The demand for these accelerated due to the global push for...